Dondona
Dondona | |
|---|---|
  Dondona | |
| Coordinates: 19°10′S 46°51′E / 19.167°S 46.850°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Itasy |
| District | Soavinandriana |
| Elevation | 1,298 m (4,259 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 8,788 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Dondona is a town and commune in Madagascar. It is located in the district of Soavinandriana, which is a part of Itasy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,788 in 2018.
It is situated at a distance of 75 km West from the capital Antananarivo and 10km from Soavinandriana.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and tobacco. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[1]
Tobacco is an important factor of the local community. Dondona produces mainly Paraky gasy, a kind of chewing tobacco.[2]
References and notes[edit]
Capital: Miarinarivo | ||
| Arivonimamo (22) - 112 |  | |
| Miarinarivo (12) - 117 | ||
| Soavinandriana (15) - 118 | ||
3 districts; 49 communes | ||
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